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Dali Day at Kelvingrove Museum

Discover more about celebrated artist Salvador Dali at Kelvingrove! There will be short curatorial talks, family activities and a chance to share your thoughts on our Dali painting.

Dali Day at Kelvingrove Museum

About Dali Day at Kelvingrove Museum

9th July 2025
11am
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG
This is a free event
Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums
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15 minute curatorial talks:

11am- Christ of Saint John of the Cross- a career-defining painting
12.30pm- Buying an Art Event - the controversial purchase
2pm- Dali's moustache - more than just facial hair!
3.30pm-Making an icon: how Dali created 'Christ of Saint John of the Cross'

Family art activity runs 1.30-4pm - a chance to make a Dali-inspired self portait

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